This was an intriguing match up of two young heavyweights that combined for 7 knockouts in 10 professional fights. The bout was scheduled for 4 rounds but Joey Abell needed only 1:15 to win over the notoriously tough Philly crowd and put the first blemish on Jambors’ record. You knew from the outset that Abell meant business. The former South Dakota State Defensive End is built like a monster and inside the ring, hits like an 18 wheeler. Jambor wasn’t intimidated coming out of the corner and made the grave mistake of standing in front of Abell. Abells’ first punch of the match was a straight right which would have given Jambor a front row seat if it weren’t for the ropes. Jambor whipped off the ropes and got his first taste of professional canvas. To his credit, he somehow beat the 10 count but was visibly shaken. Abell immediately went in for the kill, ducking a lame lab and put every ounce of his 250 lbs behind a left uppercut square into Jambors’ jaw. No ten count was needed for this one as referee Gary Rosato waved off the fight and called in the medical personnel.
Winner: Joey Abell via 1st round Knockout
Joey Abell improves to 4 – 0 – 1 (4)
Dan Jambor falls to 5 – 1 -1 (5)
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Photos by Mike McGuigan